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     Ernest Howard Carloss Simmonds was born on 24 October 1900 in Ramsgate, Kent, England.^1,2 He was the son of Albert Henry Simmonds and Emily Carloss.¹ He was the son of Albert Henry Simmonds and Emily Simmonds in the 1901 census in 8 Theodore Terrace, Ramsgate, Kent, England.³ He was the son of Albert Henry Simmonds and Emily Simmonds in the 1911 census in 31 Black Horse Lane, Croydon, Surrey, England.⁴ He died in 1982 in London, England.¹

     Ethel Simmonds was born on 9 September 1880 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. She was the daughter of Frank Simmonds and Sophia Blunt. She was the daughter of Frank Simmonds and Sophia Simmonds in the 1881 census in 9 Brunswick Terrace, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.¹ She was the daughter of Frank Simmonds and Sophia Simmonds in the 1891 census 5 Cumberland Walk, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.² She was the daughter of Frank Simmonds and Annie Louisa Simmonds in the 1901 census in 5 Cumberland Walk, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.³ She married Frank Simmonds, son of Albert Edward Simmonds and Rebecca Kemp, in 1908 in Tonbridge, Kent, England.⁴ She was the wife of Frank Simmonds in the 1911 census in Solrig, Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England. Frank was an outfitters shopkeeper living with his wife and 7 month old son.⁵ On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ethel was listed as living at Bucklers Hard, Pembury Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, with her husband Frank. Frank was a gents clothing outfitter.⁶ Her husband Frank died in 1974 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.⁷ She died in May 1984 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, at age 103.⁸

     Frank Howard Simmonds was born on 28 August 1910 in Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.² He was the son of Frank Simmonds and Ethel Simmonds.¹ He was the son of Frank Simmonds and Ethel Simmonds in the 1911 census in Solrig, Eridge Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England.³ He married Lesley M Wright in 1936 in Tonbridge, Kent, England.⁴ He married Mary N Johnson in 1954 in Tonbridge, Kent, England.⁵ He died on 3 January 1987 in Bucklers Hard, Kingswood Road, Tunbridge Wells, Kent, England, at age 76.^6,7 His estate was probated on 27 March 1987 in Brighton. His effects were valued at £268,703.⁷

     Ethel Lintott was born on 12 October 1912 in Surrey, England.¹ She was the daughter of Albert James Lintott and Alice Mary Butcher. On 29 September 1939 in the National Register Ethel Lintott was listed as living at Lampar Cottages, Palmers Cross, Bramley, Surrey, England, with her parents Ethel was in domestic service.² She married Percy Mervyn Keith Simmonds, son of William Henry Simmonds and Mary Ann Cissie Sandford, in 1946 in Surrey, England.³ She died in February 2000 in Surrey, England, at age 87.⁴

     James Thomas Hardy was born circa 1851 in Windsor, Berkshire, England.¹ He married Margaret Ann Simmonds, daughter of William Joseph Simmonds and Margaret Bowd, on 14 March 1880 in St Mary, Islington, London, England, after the banns had been read on 29 February, 7 March and 14 March in this church as both being of this Parish. The ceremony was witnessed by William Joseph Simmonds and Frances Sarah Simmonds. James was a Compositor and his father Henry a Cooper. Margaret's father William was described as a Rate Collector. Both James and Margaret gave their address as 8 Twyford Street in Islington.^2,3 He was listed as head of household in the 1881 census in Wonersh, Surrey, England. James and Margaret were living together with a lodger the Curate of Wonersh James Staffurth. James was described as a printer reader.⁴ He was listed as head of household in the 1891 census in Petersfield Villa, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England. James was a printer reader living with his wife and three children. At this time Barnett Lane was called Woodgers Lane.⁵ He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 2 Walton Villas, Walton Road, Woking, Surrey, England. James was a printers reader living with his wife and children.⁶ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in Chinthurst, Grove Road, Woking, Surrey, England. James was a reader printer living with his wife and two of his daughters in their six roomed home. James wrote that they had six children two of which had died before 1911. I initially thought their sixth child was Elizabeth born in 1909 and died 11 weeks later but she was baptised in private and the record states she was a baseborn child, so I have no idea who their sixth child was.⁷ He witnessed the marriage of Leonard Hesketh Ramsden and Christine Hardy on 21 June 1918 in Christ Church, Woking, Surrey, England.^8,9 His wife Margaret died on 19 October 1929 in Chinthurst, Grove Road, Woking, Surrey, England.^10,11 He received the probate of the estate of Margaret Ann Hardy on 9 December 1929 James was described as a retired printers reader.¹⁰ He died on 26 January 1933 in Ashford Hospital, Ashford, Kent, England, his usual address was Dinan, Kings Avenue in Ashford, Kent.^12,13 He was buried on 31 January 1933 in Wonersh and Blackheath Cemetery, Wonersh, Surrey, England, in plot 425 with his wife Margaret after a service conducted in St John the Baptist in Wonersh.¹⁴ His estate was probated on 28 February 1933 in London to Leonard Hesketh Ramsden secretary and his wife Christine Ramsden. His effects were valued at £1,435 10s.¹³

     May Hardy was born in 1882 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Simmonds.¹ She was baptised on 9 July 1882 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was described as a reader.³ She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1891 census Petersfield Villa, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1901 census in 2 Walton Villas, Walton Road, Woking, Surrey, England. May was a shop assistant.⁵ She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1911 census in Chinthurst, Grove Road, Woking, Surrey, England. May was a hospital nurse.⁶ She died on 22 August 1976 in Ontario, Canada.

     Ella Constance Hardy was born in 1883 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Simmonds.¹ She was baptised on 13 January 1884 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was described as a reader.³ She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1891 census Petersfield Villa, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ She appeared in the household of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1901 census in 2 Walton Villas, Walton Road, Woking, Surrey, England. Ella was a pupil school teacher.⁵ She appeared in the household as a boarder in the 1911 census in 34 Saviours Road, Croydon, Surrey, England. She was an Assistant Teacher boarding with a widow lady Marion Walker.⁶ Ella sailed from Liverpool on board SS Canada along with many other young brides and girls going to be married. She was described as 'to be married'. She arrived in Quebec in Canada on 13 September 1919.⁷ She married James McDonald on 19 September 1919 in Ontario, Canada, following a licence being issued on 15 September 1919. Ella was described as a teacher and James a Labourer. His parents were James McDonald and Mary Johnston. The ceremony was witnessed by William Johnston and Agnes Johnston who both gave their address as 22 Gore Street.⁸ She was the wife of James McDonald in the Canadian1921 census in 21 Farm Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.⁹ She died on 22 August 1976 in Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada.¹⁰

     Archibald Hardy was born in 1886 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.² He was the son of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Simmonds.¹ He was baptised on 12 September 1886 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, his father was described as a printer.³ He was the son of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1891 census in Petersfield Villa, Barnett Lane, Wonersh, Surrey, England.⁴ He was the son of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1901 census in 2 Walton Villas, Walton Road, Woking, Surrey, England. Archibald was an apprentice electrical engineer.⁵ Archibald left Liverpool on board SS Vancouver bound for Halifax on 26 March 1907.⁶ He married Ellen Ann Gale on 10 October 1915 in Canada. He was listed as head of household in the Canadian 1921 census in Nicola Avenue, British Columbia, Canada. Archibald was an electrician living with his wife and son.⁷ He died on 15 October 1990 in British Columbia, Canada.⁸

     Christine Hardy was born on 30 April 1891 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Simmonds.¹ She was baptised on 4 June 1891 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was described as a reader.⁴ She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1901 census in 2 Walton Villas, Walton Road, Woking, Surrey, England.⁵ She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy in the 1911 census in Chinthurst, Grove Road, Woking, Surrey, England. Christine was a student.⁶ She married Leonard Hesketh Ramsden on 21 June 1918 in Christ Church, Woking, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by E Webster, J T Hardy, Isabella Ramsden and Margaret Hardy. Leonard was a Secretary living at 26 Bushy Mill Lane in Watford. His father Robert was dead but had been a bleacher finisher. Christine was living at Chinthurst, Grove Road, Woking.^7,8 Her husband Leonard died on 2 July 1935 in Dinan, Kings Avenue, Ashford, Kent, England.^9,10 She died in 1974 in Reading, Berkshire, England.¹¹

     Margaret Hardy was born in 1890 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was baptised on 17 April 1890 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, her father was described as a printer.¹ She was the daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Simmonds. She died in 1890 in Wonersh, Surrey, England. She was buried on 7 May 1890 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, she was only 18 days old.²

     Elizabeth Dorothy Alice Hardy was born in 1909 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.¹ She was baptised on 21 November 1909 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, the service was described as private for a baseborn child.² She died in 1909 in Wonersh, Surrey, England.³ She was buried on 26 November 1909 in St John the Baptist, Wonersh, Surrey, England, she was 11 weeks old.⁴

     James McDonald was born on 9 March 1892 in Aberdeen, Morayshire, Scotland.¹ James arrived in Quebec on board SS Southwark on 7 June 1910 having sailed from Glasgow.² James signed up on 29 January 1916 into the Canadian Over-Seas Expeditionary Forces. He was five foot five inches tall, a chest measurement of 40 inches, with a fresh complexion, grey eyes and dark brown hair. He had a tattoo flag Britain Crown with the letters J McD on his right arm.¹ He married Ella Constance Hardy, daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Simmonds, on 19 September 1919 in Ontario, Canada, following a licence being issued on 15 September 1919. Ella was described as a teacher and James a Labourer. His parents were James McDonald and Mary Johnston. The ceremony was witnessed by William Johnston and Agnes Johnston who both gave their address as 22 Gore Street.³ He was listed as head of household in the Canadian 1921 census in 21 Farm Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada. James was a Seamster living with his wife and young son.⁴ He died on 22 March 1985 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada, at age 93.

     Alexander James McDonald was born on 24 April 1921 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.¹ He was the son of James McDonald and Ella Constance Hardy.¹ He was the son of James McDonald and Ella Constance McDonald in the Canadian 1921 census in 21 Farm Avenue, Toronto, Ontario, Canada.² He died on 28 October 1944 in Belgium at age 23 He had previously been reported as missing after air operations, his death was presumed during air operations.^3,4 He was Flying Officer J/26034 in Royal Canadian Air Force 441 Squadron and is remembered on panel 247 in Runnymede Memorial, Englefield Green, Berkshire, England.³

     Ellen Ann Gale was born in 1895 in Godalming, Surrey, England.¹ She was baptised on 14 April 1895 in St Peter and St Paul, Godalming, Surrey, England, Her parents were Francis William Gale and Ellen Caroline Saunders.² Ellen left Liverpool on 20 February 1908 on board SS Kensington bound for Halifax with her parents and siblings.³ She married Archibald Hardy, son of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Simmonds, on 10 October 1915 in Canada. She was the wife of Archibald Hardy in the Canadian1921 census in Nicola Avenue, British Columbia, Canada.⁴ Her husband Archibald died on 15 October 1990 in British Columbia, Canada.⁵ She died in January 1992 in British Columbia, Canada, at age 96.⁵

     Francis Hardy was born circa 1917 in British Columbia, Canada.¹ He was the son of Archibald Hardy and Ellen Ann Gale.¹ He was the son of Archibald Hardy and Ellen Ann Hardy in the Canadian 1921 census in Nicola Avenue, British Columbia, Canada.²

     James Thomas Hardy was born in September 1922 in Kamloops, British Columbia, Canada. He was the son of Archibald Hardy and Ellen Ann Gale. He died on 25 November 1944 in Spey Bay, Morayshire, Scotland, at age 22 when his aircraft crashed on return from operation with the loss of the whole crew. James was a pilot in Squadron 427 of the Royal Canadian Airforce based at Leeming in Yorkshire.¹ He was buried on 7 December 1944 in Bellie Churchyard, Fochabers, Morayshire, Scotland.²

     Leonard Hesketh Ramsden was born in 1886 in Heaton Mersey, Cheshire, England.^1,2 He was baptised on 21 November 1886 in St Georges, Bolton-le-Moors, Lancashire, England, his parents were Robert and Isabella Ramsden.³ He married Christine Hardy, daughter of James Thomas Hardy and Margaret Ann Hardy, on 21 June 1918 in Christ Church, Woking, Surrey, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by E Webster, J T Hardy, Isabella Ramsden and Margaret Hardy. Leonard was a Secretary living at 26 Bushy Mill Lane in Watford. His father Robert was dead but had been a bleacher finisher. Christine was living at Chinthurst, Grove Road, Woking.^4,5 He died on 2 July 1935 in Dinan, Kings Avenue, Ashford, Kent, England.^6,7 His estate was probated on 29 July 1935 in London to his widow Christine Ramsden. His effects were valued at £1,486 16s 9d.⁷

     Patricia Ella Ramsden was born on 10 May 1919 in Watford, Hertfordshire, England.¹ She was the daughter of Leonard Hesketh Ramsden and Christine Hardy.

     Leonard Peter Ramsden was born on 22 March 1921 in Ashford, Kent, England.¹ He was the son of Leonard Hesketh Ramsden and Christine Hardy. He married Enid F Edghill in 1949 in Tonbridge, Kent, England.² He died on 25 May 2013 in England at age 92.

     Enid F Edghill married Leonard Peter Ramsden, son of Leonard Hesketh Ramsden and Christine Hardy, in 1949 in Tonbridge, Kent, England.¹

     Jean Margaret Ramsden was born on 9 August 1931 in Ashford, Kent, England.^1,2 She was the daughter of Leonard Hesketh Ramsden and Christine Hardy. Jean sailed from Liverpool on 22 August 1958 on board SS Empress of England bound for Quebec and Montreal. She gave her address as 26 The Drive, Orpington in Kent and her occupation as teacher.²

     Elizabeth Beckley was born in 1857 in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, England.¹ She married Arthur Edwin Simmonds, son of William Joseph Simmonds and Margaret Bowd, on 28 November 1875 in St Marylebone, `, Westminster, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by W Beckley and E Boyd. Arthur was a pawnbroker, his father William Joseph Simmonds was a retired schoolmaster. Elizabeth's father William James Beckley was a book binder.^2,3 She was the wife of Arthur Edwin Simmonds in the census of 3 April 1881 8 Rollo Street, Battersea, London, England.⁴ She was the wife of Arthur Edwin Simmonds in the 1891 census in 8 Rollo Street, Battersea, London, England. Arthur was a Pawnbrokers Assistant, his wife Elizabeth was a dressmaker. They were living with their five children and had a lodger Frank Jones an Undertakers Assistant.⁵ She died in 1895 in Wandsworth, London, England.⁶

     Annie Louise Davies was born in 1870 in Wandsworth, London, England.¹ She married Arthur Edwin Simmonds, son of William Joseph Simmonds and Margaret Bowd, on 8 February 1898 in St Philip, Battersea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Edward Thomas Davies and Esther Davies. Arthur was a Pawnbrokers Manager living in 3 Worsill Street. Annie lived 32 Tyneham Road, her father John was a platelayer.^2,3 She was the wife of Arthur Edwin Simmonds in the 1901 census in 25 Darley Road, Battersea, London, England. Arthur was a Pawnbrokers Assistant living with his new wife and daughter. They had a lodger a railway clerk named Ernest Bloomfield.⁴ She was the wife of Arthur Edwin Simmonds in the 1911 census in 3 Dulka Road, Clapham Junction, London, England. Arthur was a Pawnbrokers Assistant living with his wife and daughter, his Grandmother Eliza Heather, a boarder Catherine Ross and her daughters Lily and Violet. There were seven rooms in his home.⁵ She died in 1945 in Battersea, London, England.⁶

     Arthur Edwin Simmonds was born on 27 May 1876 in Marylebone, London, England.^1,2,3 He was the son of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Elizabeth Beckley. He was baptised on 6 August 1876 in St Marylebone, Westminster, London, England, His father was a Pawnbroker and the family lived in 24 Joseph Street.² He was the son of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Elizabeth Simmonds in the 1881 census in 8 Rollo Street, Battersea, London, England.⁴ Arthur was admitted into Battersea Park Road School on 8 December 1883. The family lived in 8 Rollo Street. This school opened in 1874 and became Chesterton Primary School in 1951.³ He was the son of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Elizabeth Simmonds in the 1891 census in 8 Rollo Street, Battersea, London, England.⁵ He married Ellen Harrod on 31 August 1897 in St Saviour, Battersea, London, England, after the banns had been read. The ceremony was witnessed by Ernest William Rodley and Bessie Simmonds. Arthur was a plumber living in 3 Warrill Street. His father Arthur Edwin Simmonds was a pawnbroker's manager Ellen was living in 30 Brougham Street, her father George harrod was a foreman.^6,7 He was listed as head of household in the 1901 census in 21 Park Gardens, Battersea, London, England. Arthur was a plumbers mate living with his wife, sister Ellen and adopted daughter Annie Baker aged 2.⁸ He was listed as head of household in the 1911 census in 29 Falcon Grove, Clapham Junction, London, England. Arthur was a gas and hot water fitter living with his wife, adopted daughter, son and sister Annie Harrod.⁹ He died on 5 April 1939 in 8 Este Road, Battersea, London, England, at age 62.^10,11 His estate was probated on 13 May 1939 in London to Ellen Simmonds his widow. His effects were valued at £830 12s 4d.¹¹

     Bessie Frances Simmonds was born in 1878 in Marylebone, London, England.¹ She was the daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Elizabeth Beckley. She was baptised on 5 May 1878 in St Marylebone, Westminster, London, England, her father was a pawnbroker.² She was the daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Elizabeth Simmonds in the 1881 census in 8 Rollo Street, Battersea, London, England.³ She was the daughter of Arthur Edwin Simmonds and Elizabeth Simmonds in the 1891 census 8 Rollo Street, Battersea, London, England.⁴ She witnessed the marriage of Ellen Harrod and Arthur Edwin Simmonds on 31 August 1897 in St Saviour, Battersea, London, England.^5,6 She died in 1897 in Wandsworth, London, England.⁷